The Wyoming Highway Patrol Is Bleeding
I never thought I would say that. And I hate that I’m saying now. The Wyoming Highway Patrol was founded in 1933. We are just seven short years away from our 100 year anniversary. At this rate, we may not make it. And if we do, we may only be a shell of what we should...
Strengthening Our Emergency Coordination: A Look at Dispatcher Retention
Dear Senator/Representative, The overall turnover rate for our broader Public Safety occupational group (Dispatch) stands at 84%. This lack of continuity introduces dangerous delays: Losing a Dispatcher means losing the ability to coordinate Troopers and...
Dispatcher Vitality: Why a 17.5% Pay Lag Threatens Our Emergency Communication Network
Dear Senator/Representative, We now turn to our civilian heroes: Dispatchers, who are the “lifeblood” of our emergency coordination network. Our Dispatch professionals are on average 15.6% behind MPP. (Pgs. 10&11) This failure is acutely...
Trooper Fatigue: 343-Mile Patrols, Safety Risk, and Financial Waste
Dear Senator/Representative, Let me help explain the devastating consequences of uncompetitive Trooper pay on public safety operations. The Extreme Exposure of Our Troopers: The WHP currently has 208 sworn positions, however, due to administrative duties and...